Should the Eagles rest key starters in Week 18 vs. the Commanders?

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Philadelphia is 11-5 on the season, NFC East champs, and depending on what happens this weekend, the Eagles will host a playoff game during Wild Card Weekend against either the Packers, Rams, 49ers, or the Seahawks. We know the Birds will host, and can be no lower than the third seed depending on what happens in Week 18. Asked about his team playing to secure the No. 2 seed, while putting players at risk of injury, the Eagles coach was noncommittal and hadn't decided on what route the defending Super Bowl champions would take.

“We’re still thinking through that.”

— #Eagles HC Nick Sirianni when asked about playing starters in the season finale pic.twitter.com/HJW07uVMVs

— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) December 29, 2025

If the Eagles are the three seed, they will play the six seed. If they earn the two seed, they'll play the seven seed. If the season ended today, Philadelphia (3) would host the Los Angeles Rams (6) in a rematch of a 33-26 win over Sean McVay's team in Week 3. The Bears (2) would host the Packers (7), and the Panthers (4) would host the 49ers (5).

For the Eagles to get the No. 2 seed, they'd have to win at home vs. Washington (4-12) on Jan. 4 − and the Bears (11-5) would have to lose their final game vs. Detroit (8-8).

This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles are undecided on whether starters will play in Week 18

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